Lu Qing had not yet spoken when faced with Old Man Qiao's question.
The middle-aged man, who had been silent all along, suddenly said, "My cultivation is shallow, and I am not capable of crossing this Stormy Plain alone. Let's go back together."
Lu Qing also whispered, "I feel the same way. That monster just now was clearly a Golden Core level demon beast. I was no match for it."
"In that case, let's go back together, so we can look out for each other."
Upon hearing this, Old Man Qiao smiled.
If he were alone, he wouldn't be too afraid of the Stormy Plains.
But now that he has two children, he has more to consider.
It's not wise to rashly cross this stormy plain.
The middle-aged man and Lu Qing decided to return together, as they would have at least two more Golden Core cultivators to look after each other.
On the other side, the burly man in armor saw the skinny young man and the woman in red suddenly leave. Although he was unhappy, there was nothing he could do about it.
There was nothing they could do; these Golden Core cultivators and their transport company weren't actually employers or employees.
He couldn't stop the other person from leaving.
Fortunately, Old Man Qiao and Lu Qing ultimately decided to return together.
Otherwise, he really wouldn't be confident that he could safely return to the valley with these people.
The armored giant already knew this from the moment he saw the Golden Core Realm wind beast.
Something terrible must have happened inside the Gale Plains.
Otherwise, a wind beast at the Golden Core stage wouldn't be able to appear in this remote area.
In addition, he had a persistent feeling that something was watching their convoy from the endless sandstorm.
So even though he has chosen to return now, his heart is still in suspense.
He had a feeling that the return journey might not be so smooth.
Just as the armored giant was pondering, he suddenly felt a jolt and abruptly looked up.
Then he saw three monstrous wind beasts coalesce in front of them and pounce on them.
This sudden turn of events caused everyone to gasp in surprise.
Especially these three wind beasts, each of them is at the Golden Core Realm level, and their size alone is more than ten zhang tall.
The three heads pounced at once, their ferocious aura, almost solidified, assaulting our senses.
Those with slightly weaker cultivation were immediately stunned, their souls turned cold, their bodies stiffened, and they were almost unable to move.
"How dare this mere wind beast be so presumptuous! Form the formation!"
The armored giant's gaze turned cold, and the spear in his hand instantly transformed into a roaring dragon, hurtling towards one of the wind beasts.
At the same time, a companion next to him, who was also at the Golden Core Realm, also summoned a treasured sword and unleashed a huge golden sword aura to meet the other wind beast.
The remaining guards of the transport company formed a mysterious battle formation. With their combined efforts, they condensed a giant magical bear and pounced on the last wind beast.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The power of the mad dragon and the blade energy was extraordinary, and it immediately blasted two of the wind beasts apart.
The last remaining wind beast was also attacked by the giant magical bear formed by the guards.
It lasted only a few breaths before it exploded and dissipated, turning into a sky full of sand and dust.
In an instant, the wind beast, which had been so fierce just moments before, like an ancient ferocious beast, was blasted apart.
Before everyone could even rejoice, the next moment, sandstorms gathered.
The three wind beasts that had just been scattered reassembled and continued to rush towards this side.
"No matter how many times you are reborn, I will kill you without hesitation!"
On Leng Ning's side, the armored giant seemed to have anticipated this. He made a hand seal, and the raging dragon formed from his spear magic weapon roared and smashed another wind beast into pieces.
The companions wielding swords and the guards beside them also activated their magical powers once again to meet the other two wind beasts.
However, at that moment, two more roars rang out from behind.
Two equally enormous wind beasts appeared at the rear of the caravan and pounced.
"How could there be so many Golden Core level wind beasts here?"
Upon seeing this, the armored giant's face immediately turned ugly.
He already found it strange that a Golden Core level wind beast had appeared in this remote area.
Now that five of them have suddenly appeared, a terrifying thought instantly crossed his mind.
Could it be that these wind beasts are being controlled by something?
Otherwise, why would the wind beasts, which are usually of low intelligence, attack them so unitedly?
Furthermore, their actions were quite methodical, demonstrating an understanding of the art of coordinated attacks.
But how could that be possible?
Although wind beasts are of low intelligence, they are extremely ferocious. What kind of being can suppress their ferocity and make them submit?
A multitude of thoughts flashed through the mind of the armored giant.
But seeing the two wind beasts approaching the caravan, he didn't have time to think too much about it.
He could only shout, "Old Master Qiao, the rest is up to you!"
The convoy behind was also illuminated by the headlights.
However, they were certainly no match for the attacks of the two Golden Core level wind beasts. With his strength waning, the armored giant had no choice but to ask Lu Qing and the others for help.
"Fellow Daoists, it seems we should also lend a hand!"
Upon hearing the roar of the armored giant, Old Man Qiao did not hesitate. He immediately summoned a magical iron ruler, which suddenly expanded and emitted a precious light, striking one of the wind beasts.
Lu Qing and the taciturn middle-aged man also took their time, summoning their magical weapons to meet the other wind beast.
The middle-aged man's magic weapon was a black iron rod, which, once unleashed, resembled a raging black dragon, relentlessly lashing at the wind beast.
Lu Qing unleashed a flying sword.
The sword light split, yet its power remained extraordinary, transforming into layers of sword light that directly shredded one of the wind beast's arms, along with half of its body.
"This young friend's sword control technique is quite extraordinary. Could he also be a sword cultivator?"
Old Man Qiao was highly skilled in cultivation. Although he was dealing with a wind beast on his own, he still had the mind to observe Lu Qing and the middle-aged man.
Seeing Lu Qing unleash his flying sword and destroy half of the wind beast's body with a single strike, he was slightly taken aback.
Because Lu Qing's cultivation level was only at the first stage of low-grade Golden Core.
The wind beasts were at least at the second or third level of power.
Lu Qing was able to destroy half of one of the heads' bodies with a single blow.
This level of attack power is something that few other cultivators besides sword cultivators can achieve.
The middle-aged man was also startled when he saw this scene.
Unexpectedly, Lu {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} Qing, this seemingly ordinary guy with the lowest cultivation level among them, was surprised.
When they do make a move, it's so ruthless.
However, the middle-aged man reacted quickly. When he saw that the wind beast had revealed a flaw, his gaze immediately sharpened.
The black dragon, transformed from the black iron rod, suddenly surged in power, shattering the other side of the wind beast's body.
"Haha, good! Very good!"
The burly man in armor at the front of the convoy sensed this and immediately perked up.
He was initially worried that Old Man Qiao and his companions wouldn't be able to stop the two wind beasts behind them.
In that case, with enemies on both sides, most of them would perish here.
If Old Man Qiao and his group can hold them off, then they still have hope.
Immediately, the armored giant ordered, "Let's go! Head towards the valley! Everyone, follow! Don't fall behind, or you'll lose your lives!"
Then he shouted, "Grandpa Qiao, you hold them off from behind! The wind beast can't leave the Gale Plains. As long as we get back to the valley, we'll be safe!"
Having said that, the armored giant activated the wind vane that had been hanging at the front of the convoy, parting the fierce wind ahead and slowly moving forward.
Seeing this, the smaller caravans behind quickly followed, fearing that if they fell behind even a step, they would be swallowed up by the endless sandstorm and smashed to pieces by the terrifying wind beast.
The entire convoy started moving again, slowly approaching the valley.
Throughout this process, the five wind beasts relentlessly attacked the convoy.
No matter how many times it is blasted apart, it will always reform and charge towards the convoy again with undiminished power.
Its eerie, immortal appearance sent chills down everyone's spine.
Fortunately, only five wind beasts condensed in the endless sandstorm.
If one more came, they would probably all perish here.
boom!
After blasting the wind beast away once again, Lu Qing frowned as he watched it re-form in less than a few breaths.
“Grandpa Qiao, this can’t go on.”
These wind beasts are impossible to kill; they keep attacking.
I'm afraid we won't even make it to the valley before we run out of magical energy and can't eat anymore.
"You're so knowledgeable, don't you know how to completely slay these wind beasts?"
"The Wind Beast cannot be killed."
However, Old Man Qiao shook his head and activated his iron ruler magic weapon, smashing the head of the wind beast.
"The power of the Wind Beast originates from this Gale Plain, and was born from the Netherworld Wind Cave deep within the Gale Plain."
Even if we can completely defeat them, they will be reborn from the Netherworld Wind Cave before long.
This is also why the Stormy Plains have always existed.
Otherwise, if the wind beasts could be killed, powerful sects would have already leveled the Gale Plains.
"We can't kill them, but we can defeat them and let them be reborn in the Netherworld Wind Cave?" Lu Qing keenly grasped Old Man Qiao's words, "Then how can we completely defeat these wind beasts?"
"This is also extremely difficult."
Old Man Qiao sighed: "It is said that there is a wind pearl inside the body of this wind beast, which is its core."
However, this wind bead is formed from the condensed rules of wind, and can gather and disperse without taking shape.
Once the wind beasts are scattered, their wind beads will also dissipate along with their bodies.
Only in the instant when the wind beast's body disintegrates and the wind pearl has not yet completely dissipated.
Only by concentrating our power to annihilate the wind pearl can we possibly defeat the wind beast completely.
After losing the Wind Pearl, the Wind Beast's last trace of true spirit could only return to the Netherworld Wind Cave.
It was only after the wind pearl was re-condensed that it was conceived again.
Even if we were to shatter the bodies of these wind beasts, it would already be difficult.
To seize that fleeting opportunity and destroy the wind orb formed from the laws of wind would be even more difficult.
"It's likely that only a late-stage Golden Core expert who has condensed a high-grade Golden Core could achieve this."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man standing nearby immediately shook his head inwardly.
A late-stage Golden Core cultivator who has condensed a superior-grade Golden Core is someone that everyone here looks up to.
They are absolutely incapable of accomplishing what requires such strength.
However, Lu Qing seemed to be deep in thought after listening to Old Man Qiao's words.
Old Man Qiao had been observing Lu Qing's expression.
After all, he had always felt that this young fellow Daoist was somewhat mysterious and unpredictable.
Seeing his expression, a thought struck him, and he couldn't help but ask, "Fellow Daoist, do you perhaps have a solution?"
"I do have an idea."
Lu Qing didn't keep them in suspense any longer and defeated the wind beast he had summoned once again.
He said directly, "I have a sword technique that can unleash considerable power."
Wait a minute, wait a minute. Once I've finished preparing, Grandpa Qiao, you can do your best to blast that wind beast to pieces.
"This junior will try to seize that sliver of opportunity and temporarily slay a wind beast."
"Young friend, can you really do it?"
Old Master Qiao's body trembled, and he quickly asked.
The middle-aged man beside him also looked at Lu Qing with a surprised expression.
"We have to take a chance, otherwise, at our current speed, our magic power will probably give out before we even reach the valley."
Old Man Joe fell silent.
He also understood that Lu Qing was telling the truth.
They entered the Stormy Plains when the storm subsided.
The speed of travel back then was far superior to what we can see today.
Therefore, the time it will take them to return to the valley will definitely increase significantly.
Judging from how persistently these wind beasts are fighting, their magical power probably won't last that long.
"good!"
Having figured this out, Old Man Qiao gritted his teeth and immediately nodded.
"Since you are so confident, fellow Daoist, then this old man will gladly cooperate with you this once!"
“Fellow Daoist Shi, I need to gather my sword intent, so you will have to hold off this wind beast for now.”
Lu Qing said to the middle-aged man.
"Don't worry, although I'm no match for this wind beast, I can still keep it occupied!"
The middle-aged man chuckled.
His face no longer held the taciturn and melancholy look it had always had.
Seeing this, Lu Qing no longer hesitated and flew to sit on a carriage.
He retrieved his flying sword, hovered it in front of him, and began to gather his sword intent.
Meanwhile, Old Man Qiao and the middle-aged man continued to fight off the two wind beasts.
Especially for the middle-aged man, the black dragon transformed from the black staff magic weapon no longer attacked violently, but instead adopted a defensive stance.
The black dragon spun around, trapping and blocking the wind beast, preventing it from approaching the caravan.
However, while the two were doing their best to resist the wind beast, they still spared a bit of attention to observe Lu Qing's movements.
Then they saw Lu Qing gathering his strength.
The flying sword hovering in front of him began to emit a wisp of sword light.
The sword intent emanating from the sword made everyone around feel as if they had thorns in their backs, and a chill suddenly rose in their hearts.
"This sword intent!"
Old Man Qiao and the middle-aged man felt the sword intent emanating from the flying sword, and their eyes widened suddenly.
The sword intent that Lu Qing condensed gave even them a chilling feeling.
This indicates that the sword intent already possessed a terrifying power that threatened their lives.
Just as Old Man Qiao and his companion were in shock, Lu Qing suddenly opened his eyes: "Old Master Qiao!"
Without hesitation, Old Man Qiao unleashed a surge of magical power, causing the light emanating from the iron ruler magic weapon to intensify dramatically, greatly increasing its power.
With a single stroke of his foot, he blew the wind beast to pieces.
Just as the wind beast was about to dissipate, the flying sword in front of Lu Qing suddenly flew out.
It pierced towards a specific point inside the wind beast's body at an unimaginable speed!
